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June 25, 2024

Driving Progress: Atlantic Premiers Focus on Affordability, Housing, Health Care and the Economy

Atlantic Premiers met virtually today to discuss shared priorities and progress on collaborative work in areas of importance to Atlantic Canadians. This includes initiatives to improve affordability, housing, and health care, along with opportunities to address labour shortages and strengthen the region’s economy.   As Chair of the Council of Atlantic Premiers, Premier of Newfoundland […]

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April 16, 2024

Atlantic Premiers Write Federal Ministers Regarding Carbon Tax Rebates for SMEs

The Council of Atlantic Premiers recently wrote to the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, regarding the billions of carbon tax rebates overdue to Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).   Atlantic Premiers are concerned about the federal government’s approach to managing […]

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March 28, 2024

Atlantic Premiers Write Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Regarding Atlantic Canadian Priorities

The Council of Atlantic Premiers recently wrote Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to share the priorities of Atlantic Canadians and request the federal government’s intended actions regarding these priorities.    The letter focuses on the ongoing housing crisis, lack of details on federal infrastructure and labour market funding, as well as the proposed international student cap […]

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February 2, 2024

The Council of Atlantic Premiers presented the Golden Scissors Award from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) recognizing the Atlantic Physician Registry

On February 2, 2024, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) presented the Council of Atlantic Premiers with the Golden Scissors Award to recognize the Atlantic Physician Registry. The prestigious Golden Scissors Award recognizes politicians, public servants, and other Canadians who have shown leadership in cutting red tape to produce meaningful results.   The Atlantic […]

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January 22, 2024

Atlantic Premiers concerned about the impact of proposed changes to the Air Passenger Protection Regulations

On January 12, 2024, the Council of Atlantic Premiers wrote to the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport for the Government of Canada, regarding proposed changes to the Air Passenger Protection Regulations and the impact they may have on air connectivity in Atlantic Canada.   While Atlantic Premiers recognize the importance of respecting passenger rights, […]

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December 11, 2023

Premiers Discuss Atlantic Priorities for 2024 and Reflect on Successes in 2023

Atlantic Premiers met virtually to discuss priorities for Atlantic Canadians, including health care and housing, and to reflect on regional successes this year while plotting a course for continued progress in 2024.   As Chair of the Council of Atlantic Premiers, Premier Dennis King of Prince Edward Island was joined by Premier Blaine Higgs of […]

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September 25, 2023

The Conference of New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers Marks 50 Years of Cross-Border Collaboration

The delegations of the Eastern Canadian provinces and the New England States were pleased to meet in Quebec City for the 44th annual New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers (NEG-ECP) Conference on September 24th and 25th, 2023.   Having met in person for the first time in five years, Eastern Canadian Premiers and New […]

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June 30, 2023

Council of Atlantic Premiers launch Fight the Federal Gas Hike campaign

Today, the Council of Atlantic Premiers launched a new campaign calling on the federal government to rethink the implementation of the Clean Fuel Regulations and work with them to develop a plan to address the disproportionate impacts on Atlantic Canadians.   Starting in July, due to changing federal regulations, Atlantic Canadians will face increases in […]

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June 28, 2023

Atlantic Premiers Sign Technical Safety Agreement

Atlantic Premiers are pleased to announce the signing of an agreement to improve technical safety, the flow of goods and services, and the mobility of tradespeople within Atlantic Canada.   During their June 12, 2023 meeting in Mill River, Prince Edward Island, Premiers reiterated their commitment to work towards enabling regulated technical tradespeople to work […]

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June 23, 2023

Atlantic Premiers are requesting an immediate meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau over Clean Fuel Regulations

On Wednesday, the Council of Atlantic Premiers had a follow-up meeting with the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change for the Government of Canada, regarding the implementation of the Clean Fuel Regulations which will have a disproportionate impact on Atlantic Canadians by increasing their costs for fuel and other essential goods and […]

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